Marian Catholic to Host Chicago Heights Relay for Life Event

The American Cancer Society is celebrating 100 years of saving lives through cancer research by hosting another event designed to help raise funds at Marian Catholic.

The event takes place Friday, May 17, 7 p.m. to Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 a.m. The event already features 183 people registered to participate in the relay and more than $13,000 raised.

“On May 22, the American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of saving lives from cancer and creating a world with more birthdays. It’s the progress we’ve made together—as a community, as volunteers, as survivors and as leaders—that has helped us reach this incredible milestone with tremendous success,” said Carrie Robinette, American Cancer Society event organizer in a press release. “By lending your support to Chicago Heights’ Relay event this year, you’ll be lending your support to the Society’s efforts to finish the fight and bring an end to cancer as we know it.”

During the night-long event, different hours and laps are designated with different themes, including the Hero Lap at 7:30 p.m., which will feature active and retired Armed Forces members and emergency services personnel; a Glow-in-The-Dark Lap at 10:30 p.m.; 70s and 80s themed laps and more.

For more information about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, call (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org. 

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